Grounds Technician - Blackberry Farm
About The Position
The Grounds Technician is responsible for ensuring optimal guest experience by maintaining all outdoor grounds areas. This role requires weekend availability and involves a variety of tasks to keep the property's outdoor spaces in excellent condition. Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain are Relais & Châteaux properties located in the Great Smoky Mountains, known for unparalleled hospitality and luxury, combining land conservation, modern-day luxuries, and a captivating natural setting. A career at Blackberry means being surrounded by a welcoming and supportive team who strive each day toward common goals: legendary hospitality, memorable experiences and generational sustainability.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 1-2 years of experience in outdoor lawn care or landscaping
- Valid driver’s license
- Must be able to effectively communicate with other team members, guests, and managers
- Basic knowledge and understanding of math
- Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Must be able to be on feet for an extended period
- Must be able to walk several miles of hiking trails
- Must be able to operate a company vehicle or golf cart safely
- Must have weekend availability
- Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers, and interact with our guests.
Responsibilities
- Interact with guests accordingly
- Perform daily tasks at verandas, pool, tennis courts, boathouse, bonfire circle, kitchen, and service center
- Manicure lawn areas, landscape plants, and mulched areas under supervision
- Fertilize lawn areas and landscape plants under supervision
- Water plant material as necessary
- Remove debris from paved surfaces
- Leaf and snow removal
- Perform manual and chemical weed control
- Maintain and construct hiking trails
- Maintain all equipment
- Perform landscape installations
- Operate a tractor and be able to use bush hog, box blade, and other assorted tractor implements under supervision
- Winter road maintenance
- Driving 26 ft box trucks
- Using ladders
- Pulling trailers
- Event setup
- Maintain pool cleanliness and chemicals
Benefits
- travel perks and property benefits
- tuition reimbursement
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- health insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- 401k match with profit share
- training and education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
